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Petroleum safety reforms take effect
On 1 January 2012 a number of changes, including the introduction of new levies, were introduced to the State's petroleum and geothermal industry.....Read full article
Public comment sought on drilling code of practice draft
To aid those working in the Western Australian minerals industry, Resources Safety has developed a draft code of practice to help identify hazards and risk factors associated with drilling operations. ....Read full article
Comment sought for MIAC review
An independent review of the Mining Industry Advisory Committee was commissioned by DMP to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of the committee. ....Read full article
Boost for indigenous youth
Indigenous students attended a careers day held by the David Wirrpanda Foundation and Department of Mines and Petroleum.....Read full article
Petroleum safety reforms take effect
Significant changes to petroleum and geothermal energy safety in Western Australia have been introduced.
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Public comment sought on drilling code of practice draft
Resources Safety has developed a draft code of practice for drilling exploration.
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Comment sought for MIAC review
A review of MIAC is now open for comment from industry.
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Boost for indigenous youth
DMP staff welcomed more than 20 indigenous students to Mineral House for a careers day.
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Shale, Tight and Coal Seam Gas
WA's regulation of alternative gas activities, including hydraulic fracturing, ensures the safe and sustainable development of shale, tight and coal seam gas for the State.
Uranium in Western Australia
Uranium mining in Western Australia will bring economic and sustainable benefits to the State. It will also become the State's most regulated mineral sector.
Safety Reform
The WA Government is committed to overhauling health and safety in the resources industry to protect those working in mining and petroleum.
Petroleum Reforms
The Federal Government has committed to a suite of reforms to offshore petroleum regulation starting next year. These reforms will change WA’s regulatory role.
Latest Updates
DMP 2010-11 Annual Report
Exploration Incentive Scheme
Application Advertising
The annual report provides an overview of the Department of Mines and Petroleum operations and compliance with legislative and Government policy requirements.
The Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS) is a State Government initiative that aims to encourage exploration in Western Australia for the long-term sustainability of the State's resources sector.
Tenement Application Advertising Pilot Project
The Mining Industry Liaison Committee (MILC) has initiated a pilot project to publish Tenement Application Advertising on the Departments website as part of the processing an application. The pilot will run in parallel with the existing 'mandatory' newspaper based advertising process. The pilot commenced on the 14th February 2011 and will run for an initial period of 3 months.
